What is the Kanji for 'Cavern'? | 窟

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Cavern', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Cavern' is 窟.

Parts of the Kanji 窟

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

Kanji Related to 窟 Through the Part 穴

These 9 kanji contain the part 穴 as well.

Kanji Related to 窟 Through the Part 屈

These 2 kanji contain the part 屈 as well.

Learn the Kanji 窟

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 窟 mean?

窟 means 'Cavern'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.